Online Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Ontario, Canada
Browse online Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Suicidal
Beyond Talk Psychotherapy
Licensed Psychoanalyst, RP, CAT, CCC, ATPQ, ACNN
Suicidal thoughts can be characterized by thoughts and preoccupations with death and suicide. A CBT and Narrative approach will be used to explore your relationship with these thoughts. By externalizing these thoughts we will be able to explore and understand the narrative seperatly from your identity. By understanding you thoughts and behaviours we can also start the process of change.
4 Years Experience
Suicidal
Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy o/a Zormin Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RP(Q), RSW, C.Psych., C.Psych.Assoc., ND
Experiencing suicidal thoughts can be an overwhelming and frightening reality, often stemming from deep emotional pain and feelings of hopelessness. Our therapists specialize in providing compassionate support for individuals grappling with these feelings, creating a safe space to openly discuss their thoughts and emotions. Through evidence-based therapeutic approaches, they work collaboratively with clients to explore underlying issues, develop coping strategies, and instill hope, guiding them toward a path of healing and renewed purpose.
7 Years Experience
Suicidal
Barbara Freedman
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.Ed., OAMHP(Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals-2704-G)
In my role at The Well(a safe outreach drop in day shelter for Woman and Children) I delivered support and guidance to those women who were facing homelessness, low-income housing, abuse, trauma, as well as suicide ideology. I have taken the ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)as I work with many clients who report suicidal feelings. So, if this is what you are thinking about you are not the only one and should not have to be alone with these thoughts and feelings. I am here to offer you a safe place in which to explore and seek resolution to them.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON
Online in
Ontario
Suicidal
Affordable Therapy York Region
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RMFT, RSW
Provides immediate, compassionate crisis support and safety planning to help individuals navigate intense emotional despair and regain hope.
9 Years Experience
Suicidal
Dr. Kim Edwards
Psychologist, C.Psych.
At MindFit, we provide support to individuals with thoughts about ending their life. Our goals are to help these individuals feel more connected, increase control over their lives, and aid in providing hope that things can improve. Cognitive-behavioural and dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) techniques are utilized in MindFit programs which include behavioural activation, managing unhelpful thinking traps, mindfulness, distress tolerance techniques, emotion regulation strategies, interpersonal effectiveness skills, self-compassion, and identifying/working with goals and values. Support for parents/family members of individuals with suicidal thoughts is also offered.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in
Ontario
Suicidal
Laird Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Suicidal thoughts are a sign of depression. If you have suicidal thoughts you may find it difficult to cope with certain aspects of your life. Talking about these feelings can really help. While everyone feels a little down from time to time, suicidal ideation is an indication that you feel overwhelmed and lost in your problems. Moderate to severe depression can lead you to self-harm or suicidal thoughts. My goal is to help you feel better by discussing the things that make you feel like ending your life and turn these thoughts around with adaptive, life-affirming strategies.
Contact us for a no-fee consultation to discuss our approach to helping you work through suicidal thoughts.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Guelph, ON N1E 3E7
Online in
Ontario
Suicidal
Nathan Kretzschmar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Suicidal thoughts can feel frightening, isolating, or exhausting to carry alone. Therapy can provide a compassionate and steady space to talk honestly about what you are experiencing while strengthening safety, support, coping, and reasons for living. My approach is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and focused on helping you get through intense moments with care and support.
13 Years Experience
Suicidal
Collaborative Care Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
At Collaborative Care Therapy, we offer compassionate and confidential support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. Understanding the profound distress that can lead to such feelings, our therapists are highly trained in crisis intervention and suicide prevention techniques.
Our approach is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly discuss their feelings and thoughts. We focus on understanding the underlying issues contributing to suicidal ideation, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or significant life stressors. By addressing these root causes, we aim to alleviate the intense emotional pain and hopelessness that often accompany suicidal thoughts.
Therapy may include cognitive-behavioral techniques to help change negative thought patterns, mindfulness practices to manage distress, and developing a personalized safety plan that includes coping strategies and support networks. Our goal is to empower clients, enhance their resilience, and restore hope, guiding them towards a more stable and fulfilling life.
At Collaborative Care Therapy, we are committed to supporting each client's journey back from the brink, reinforcing that they are not alone and that help is available. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, we encourage you to reach out for professional help immediately.
11 Years Experience
Online in
Ontario (Online Only)
Suicidal
Maor Bernshtein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
If thoughts of ending your life feel too heavy to handle, you don’t have to face them alone. Together, we’ll build a way out of despair, find hope, in a compassionate, understanding space. I offer a free 20-minute virtual consultation so you can see if we’re the right fit before committing. Ready to move forward? Visit pathwaytoself.ca or contact me directly to schedule your free consultation today.
7 Years Experience
Suicidal
Yasmin Rombola-Bacchus
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, Registered Psychotherapist, Dipl. Psych.
Life can be difficult, but finding help doesn't have to be. It is important to get help if you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or is thinking about suicide. When life hits hard, it is normal to have thoughts that it would be easier to deal with if you were not alive.
3 Years Experience
Online in
Ontario (Online Only)
Suicidal
Tanya Beach
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP (Qualifying)
When life’s pain feels overwhelming and inescapable, it is understandable that suicidal thoughts would emerge as a response as it acts as a shield of sorts. From an emotionally focused perspective, I aim to gently explore and understand the deep emotional pain that gives rise to feelings of suicide which are often rooted in profound disconnection, emotional isolation, and a sense of hopelessness. In our work together, I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you can express your emotions openly, without fear of judgment. At the same time, we carefully examine the emotional triggers behind these thoughts - such as feelings of rejection, worthlessness, or abandonment. We will work towards a greater self-awareness of your emotional needs and vulnerabilities through the therapeutic relationship. It can also be useful to use Internal Family Systems (IFS) as it offers a compassionate framework for addressing suicidal thoughts by exploring the various parts of ourselves that may be in conflict or distress. In IFS, these thoughts often represent a part that feels overwhelmed or hopeless. Instead of judging this part, IFS encourages us to approach it with curiosity and compassion to understand its intentions. This process can also lead us to reveal protective parts shielding us from unresolved trauma. By acknowledging and integrating these parts, we can begin to reduce internal tension and ultimately help to ease the suicidal thoughts. Book a free 15-minute consultation with me to see if I’m the right fit for you.
3 Years Experience
Suicidal
Headway Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Dvorkin, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
When working with someone experiencing suicidal ideation, thoughts, or intention, mental health professionals follow specific protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of the individual. Here are some common steps they might take:
1. Establishing a Safe Environment: The mental health professional ensures that the person is in a safe physical environment, free from any immediate harm or access to means of self-harm. If necessary, they may collaborate with emergency services to ensure the individual's safety.
2. Active Listening and Emotional Support: The mental health professional provides a non-judgmental and empathetic space for the person to express their feelings and thoughts. Active listening and emotional support are crucial in helping the individual feel heard, understood, and validated.
3. Assessing the Risk: The mental health professional conducts a thorough assessment to determine the severity of the person's suicidal thoughts, intentions, and risk factors. This assessment may involve exploring the frequency, intensity, and duration of the thoughts, as well as any previous suicide attempts, access to means, and the presence of supportive relationships.
4. Developing a Safety Plan: Collaboratively, the mental health professional and the individual create a safety plan that outlines specific strategies and resources to help manage the crisis. This plan may include identifying trusted individuals to reach out to, developing coping skills and distraction techniques, and establishing steps to remove immediate access to self-harm methods.
5. Referring to Emergency Services: If the risk is immediate or imminent, mental health professionals are mandated to involve emergency services to ensure the individual's safety. This may involve contacting crisis hotlines, local mental health crisis teams, or even admitting the person to a psychiatric facility, depending on the severity of the situation.
6. Treatment and Therapy: Mental health professionals provide ongoing therapy and treatment tailored to the individual's needs. They may utilize evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address the underlying issues contributing to suicidal ideation and promote mental well-being.
7. Collaborative Care: Mental health professionals often work collaboratively with other healthcare providers, such as psychiatrists or primary care physicians, to ensure comprehensive care. This may involve medication management, consultation, or coordination of care to address any underlying mental health conditions contributing to the person's distress.
8. Follow-up and Support: Mental health professionals prioritize ongoing support and follow-up after the immediate crisis has passed. They monitor the person's progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide continued emotional support to prevent relapses and ensure the individual's well-being.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5X 1C7
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Suicidal
Paighe Rojas
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
If you’re having suicidal thoughts, it doesn’t mean you want to die—it often means you want the pain to stop. Therapy focuses on safety, stabilization, and creating a clear plan to reduce risk while building real support and hope. If you are in immediate danger or can’t stay safe, call emergency services or go to the nearest ER; in Canada, you can also call or text 988 for immediate support.
9 Years Experience
Suicidal
Rebecca Goldstein, TuneinTherapy, ADHD | Trauma | Autism
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MTA, BMT, FAMI
Suicidal thoughts can feel frightening, isolating, exhausting, or difficult to talk about — especially when you are carrying pain that feels overwhelming, relentless, or hard to explain.
My background in acute mental health, crisis work, trauma-informed care, and broader mental health settings allows me to approach these experiences with compassion, honesty, and realism. I understand that suicidal thoughts are often connected to deep pain, burnout, trauma, hopelessness, nervous system overwhelm, or feeling trapped — not simply a desire to die.
My approach focuses on safety, understanding, reducing shame, and helping you make sense of what may be happening beneath the surface. Together, we work to create space for honesty, build practical supports, strengthen coping, and move toward relief, connection, and reasons to keep going — even when things feel impossibly heavy.
12 Years Experience
Online in
Ontario (Online Only)
Suicidal
Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Experiencing suicidal thoughts can feel frightening and isolating. We provide immediate, compassionate support and safety planning. You are not alone—help is available and recovery is possible.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Victoria, BC V8V 1L3
In-Person in Cobble Hill, BC V8H 0K9
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Suicidal
Alessia Zita | Zita Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying)
Do you sometimes feel hopeless, trapped, or like life isn’t worth continuing? These thoughts can feel heavy, isolating, and frightening, and many people are afraid to talk about them. It’s important to know that experiencing these thoughts does not mean you are weak or beyond help.
These thoughts are signals that support and care are needed. Together, we can explore the feelings, situations, and beliefs behind them, and build safety, coping strategies, and hope—so you can feel more supported, less overwhelmed, and lighter over time. You are reaching out for a reason. Let’s explore why, and what comes next.
2 Years Experience
Suicidal
Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RCSW EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Credit Provider
Navigating intrusive thoughts of ending your life can feel like carrying an unbearable weight in complete darkness, leaving you exhausted, frightened, and convinced that escaping the pain is your only option. At Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services, we recognize that suicidal ideation is not a character flaw or a desire for death, but a profound signal from a severely overloaded nervous system desperately seeking relief from overwhelming emotional suffering. Rooted in our core values of empathy, integrity, tailored care, and authentic growth, we offer a compassionate, non-judgmental sanctuary where you can speak the unspeakable without fear of shame or sudden loss of agency. Together, we work at a gentle, supportive pace to establish immediate safety, soothe physiological overwhelm, unpack the deep pain underneath, and build a personalized path toward lasting hope, renewed vitality, and a life truly worth living.
26 Years Experience
Online in
Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario (Online Only)
Suicidal
Cara Briscoe
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
When life feels so challenging and hope is lost, suicidal thoughts and/or desires to self-harm may arise. I am here to support you in creating a safety plan, developing additional coping mechanisms, providing tools for assessing risk and building upon your resources. While your safety is always my first priority, I also welcome open, honest and non-judgemental conversations about suicidal ideation and self-harm that go beyond surface level safety concerns. I acknowledge the social stigma that exists around topics of suicide and self-harm, which is why I strive to provide a safe space that you may not have otherwise.
7 Years Experience
Suicidal
Angela Jones
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW (Psychotherapist)
Life can be difficult, but finding help doesn't have to be. It is important to get help if you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or is thinking about suicide. When life hits hard it is normal to have thoughts that it would be easier to deal with if you were not alive. Please reach out for help. I have a specialty in this field as a crisis response worker and can help you or someone you know cope with suicidal ideation/behaviors and or self-harm thoughts/behaviors.
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11 Years Experience
In-Person in Windsor, ON N8W 5K5
In-Person in Halifax, NS B3J 3J8
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Suicidal
AL Kaibzhanov, Psychotherapist & Coach | Anxiety, Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, LCSW
I offer dedicated support for individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts, providing a compassionate and non-judgmental space to explore and address these feelings. Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I help clients develop coping strategies, build resilience, and find hope and meaning in their lives. My approach ensures that you are not alone on this journey, and together we can work towards a brighter, more hopeful future. Reach out today to begin the path to healing and well-being.
17 Years Experience